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L397 XOU

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

7,728 mi
Last recorded7,728 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 XOU
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 7,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam image very poor border line (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam image very poor border line (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 9,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 4,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 4,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 3,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 3,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 3,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 3,300 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 3,300 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 2,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 2,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 1,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 1,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 1,407 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 1,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 570 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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L397 XOU is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L397 XOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L397 XOU registered?

L397 XOU is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L397 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L397 XOU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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